Hickory, NC and telehealth across North Carolina
Counseling for healing, growth, and real change
Addiction and recovery support, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and help with anxiety, depression, and life's big shifts. In person in Hickory or by secure video anywhere in North Carolina.
[Photo: David, warm natural light, in the Hickory office]
LCMHCS · LCAS · CCS | In network through Headway | LGBTQIA+ affirming
You don't have to have it figured out to start
Maybe you've been white-knuckling it for a while. Maybe something changed and the old ways of coping stopped working. Either way, you're welcome here exactly as you are.
I'm David Zealy-Wright, a dually licensed counselor in Hickory. I bring [X] years of experience, a lot of practical tools, and a simple promise: unconditional kindness. No judgment, no lectures, just honest work toward the life you want.
How I can help
Who I work with
Addiction & Recovery
Alcohol, drugs, and the habits that have started running the show. Support whether you're curious about change or years into recovery.
Men's Counseling
A direct, no-nonsense place to talk about stress, anger, relationships, and the stuff men are told to keep quiet.
Life Transitions
Divorce, retirement, new parenthood, loss, a career change. Help finding your footing.
I'm an openly queer, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, and every person who walks through my door gets the same thing: respect, no judgment, and real help. I work with teens through retirees.
Getting started is simple
1
Book a free 10-minute call
We'll talk about what's going on and see if we're a good fit.
2
Schedule your first session
If we're a fit, I'll send you a link to book, in my Hickory office or by secure video.
3
Start the work, at your pace
Practical tools and real conversation, built around your goals.
Why work with me
Experience, results, and kindness
[Photo: the Tate Blvd office or Lake Hickory]
Experience
Licensed in both mental health and addiction (LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS), with [X] years helping people in the Catawba Valley.
Results
Practical, evidence-based approaches like [CBT and motivational interviewing] that help you make changes that stick.
Kindness
You'll be treated like a whole person, not a diagnosis. Always.
Kind words
[Quote from a seminar host or colleague about David's training or his care for people.]
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Seminars & presentations
Training and talks for your organization
I speak to [workplaces, schools, faith communities, and treatment programs] on addiction, recovery, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Practical, research-informed, and useful on Monday morning.
From the blog
Addiction & Recovery
How to know if your drinking is a problem
Getting started
What to expect in your first therapy session
Start with a free 10-minute call
No pressure and no commitment. Just a quick conversation to see if we're a fit.
Or call (828) 813-1378